Trace3

IT Authority

AIEnablement&EngineeringManager

$143–150k Irvine, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“AI Enablement & Engineering Manager at Trace3. Skills: AI Enablement, Operationalization Strategy, Team Leadership, AI Governance. Define AI enablement strategy. Develop AI adoption programs”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve competitive advantage; Improve employee productivity; Improve operational efficiency; Achieve business outcomes; Measurable business impact; Value realization; Productivity improvements; Operational efficiencies; Business value realization; ROI and impact of enterprise AI initiatives; AI effectiveness

Industry & Context.

IT Authority
Problems you'll solve

Positive solutions to different problems; Solution-focused thinking; Analytical capabilities

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience), Minimum of 5 years of experience in AI enablement, enterprise technology, digital transformation, automation, IT operations, or related roles, Minimum of 3 years of leadership or technical program management experience, Proven experience operating in a player-coach leadership role balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution, Experience leading technical teams supporting AI, automation, digital workplace, enterprise productivity, or SaaS platforms, Hands-on experience implementing, configuring, supporting, or operationalizing AI-powered solutions such as copilots, AI agents, workflow automation tools, or generative AI platforms, Experience partnering with AI engineers, developers, infrastructure teams, enterprise application teams, and business stakeholders, Familiarity with enterprise AI ecosystems including Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI/ChatGPT Enterprise, automation platforms, knowledge management solutions, and AI productivity tools, Experience using analytics, operational metrics, and reporting to measure adoption, usage, productivity impact, and value realization, Understanding of AI governance, responsible AI practices, enterprise security, and compliance requirements, Experience supporting APIs, integrations, workflow automation, or enterprise SaaS technologies, Experience building enterprise training programs, operational support models, and enablement strategies, Experience managing or partnering with enterprise software vendors and technology providers, Experience supporting SaaS platform lifecycle management including licensing, renewals, adoption, and operational governance, Familiarity with enterprise vendor management processes including security reviews, compliance considerations, and contract coordination, executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, Ability to translate technical AI concepts into clear business and user guidance, analytical, organizational, and continuous improvement capabilities

What You'll Do.

Define AI enablement strategy

Develop AI adoption programs

Align AI initiatives with priorities

Establish AI success metrics

Drive AI best practices

Lead AI enablement engineers

Oversee AI solution implementation

Partner with AI engineering teams

Establish operational processes

Support emerging AI technologies

Ensure AI solution alignment

Drive operational maturity

Collect user feedback

Analyze adoption trends

Develop executive reporting

Identify usability gaps

Improve AI capabilities

Oversee AI training programs

Lead change management

Standardize AI usage guidance

Manage AI support operations

Identify recurring user issues

Troubleshoot AI platform issues

Enforce responsible AI governance

Support AI governance processes

Ensure AI usage compliance

Promote secure AI usage

Lead AI enablement team

Establish team priorities

Manage workload prioritization

Provide technical mentorship

Foster innovation culture

Manage AI platform vendors

Coordinate vendor onboarding

Partner on vendor evaluations

Monitor vendor performance

Collaborate with vendors

Support proof-of-concepts

Assist with budgeting

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with business stakeholders; Partner with IT leadership; Partner with Security; Partner with Infrastructure; Partner with Enterprise Applications; Partner with AI engineering teams; Partner with AI engineers; Partner with developers; Partner with infrastructure teams; Partner with enterprise application teams; Partner with business stakeholders; Partner with Security, Legal, Compliance, and IT leadership; Collaborate with vendors; Collaborate with business stakeholders; Collaborate with engineering teams

Communication Scope

Executive communication; Presentation skills; Stakeholder management skills; Translate technical AI concepts

Process & Methodology

Technical program management, Manage workload prioritization, Resource planning, Execution of AI initiatives

Full Job Description

Who is Trace3? Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate. Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it! Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco. Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology? Come Join Us! Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems. Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like. Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us. JOB SUMM

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